http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog Orlando area attractions and theme park information and news Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:12:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/07/photo-finds-magic-kingdom-habit-heroes-at-epcot-universal-updates-and-more-feb-7-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/07/photo-finds-magic-kingdom-habit-heroes-at-epcot-universal-updates-and-more-feb-7-2012/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:21:55 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11656 By Kevin Yee The new offering at Epcot’s Innoventions is Habit Heroes, a physical interactive exhibit with three main games: dashing about, shooting a cannon, and aerobics. We also catch a few quick photo glances at Fantasyland, the new castle projections in honor of Valentine’s Day and catch up on the mini golf course under [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/07/photo-finds-magic-kingdom-habit-heroes-at-epcot-universal-updates-and-more-feb-7-2012/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/04/my-dinner-with-disney-legend-marty-sklar/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/04/my-dinner-with-disney-legend-marty-sklar/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:54:34 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10730 By Don Gworek Way back in May 2011, during D23′s Destination D event, Disney Legend Marty Sklar visited the UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management to speak with the students. Marty was then the featured guest of a fundraising dinner. This story has not yet been told and this is a good little report to [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/04/my-dinner-with-disney-legend-marty-sklar/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/03/local-theme-park-memorabilia-store-to-be-featured-on-shipping-wars/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/03/local-theme-park-memorabilia-store-to-be-featured-on-shipping-wars/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:30:32 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11638 MouseSurplus, a Kissimmee-based Disney Collectible clearinghouse, will be featured on the hit A&E series “Shipping Wars” next Tuesday. The winning bidder will attempt to deliver a 25-foot-tall Star Wars AT-AT Walker and an 6-foot X‐Wing Fighter to a customer in Utah. The segment was filmed on locaton at the MouseSurplus store front off U.S. 192 [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/03/local-theme-park-memorabilia-store-to-be-featured-on-shipping-wars/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/31/photo-finds-sorcerers-of-the-magic-kingdom-role-playing-card-game-jan-31-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/31/photo-finds-sorcerers-of-the-magic-kingdom-role-playing-card-game-jan-31-2012/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:11:45 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11625 By Kevin Yee The new card-based interactive game in the Magic Kingdom won’t open officially until late February, but you can test it on select days now if you get lucky. This review shows you the process and what to expect, as well as highlights some of the main features of the game, like your [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/31/photo-finds-sorcerers-of-the-magic-kingdom-role-playing-card-game-jan-31-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/24/examining-and-listing-the-spell-cards-of-the-sorcerers-of-the-magic-kingdom-game-at-walt-disney-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/24/examining-and-listing-the-spell-cards-of-the-sorcerers-of-the-magic-kingdom-game-at-walt-disney-world/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:51:48 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11556 The new Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom game is currently testing at the Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World. It’s a role-playing, trading card game which has guests trying to defeat Disney Villains who are working to take over the theme park. Armed with magic spells in the form of special cards, players must [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/24/examining-and-listing-the-spell-cards-of-the-sorcerers-of-the-magic-kingdom-game-at-walt-disney-world/feed/ 15 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/19/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-59-for-january-19-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/19/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-59-for-january-19-2012/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:50:13 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11503 Join our hosts Mike Carr and Jeanette Cause for this week’s Orlando-area theme park and attraction news. On this week’s Show: • New Animal Care Center at Busch Gardens • News in the Queue: Universal’s Mardi Gras; Aquatica Polar Bear Plunge; Universal to celebrate 100 years • New artifacts at Titanic The Experience • Travel [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/19/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-59-for-january-19-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/18/new-book-explores-walt-disney-and-his-prized-epcot-project/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/18/new-book-explores-walt-disney-and-his-prized-epcot-project/#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:03:23 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11483 In the middle of Central Florida swamplands and ranch property, Walt Disney aspired to build the greatest American city ever conceived – Epcot. While Disney would die before realizing this epic achievement, he still left behind the blueprint for one of the boldest and most unique projects ever proposed on American soil. Walt and the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/18/new-book-explores-walt-disney-and-his-prized-epcot-project/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/08/sorcerers-of-the-magic-kingdom-game-begins-public-testing-photos-and-video/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/08/sorcerers-of-the-magic-kingdom-game-begins-public-testing-photos-and-video/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 01:28:59 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11383 A new interactive role playing game began public testing at the Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World today. It’s called Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom. Let’s take a look at how it works. Guests will start out at the fire station, near city hall. Look for a sign indicating they’re looking for sorcerers. Once [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/08/sorcerers-of-the-magic-kingdom-game-begins-public-testing-photos-and-video/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/06/pre-dawn-family-fiesta-5k-started-disneys-marathon-weekend/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/06/pre-dawn-family-fiesta-5k-started-disneys-marathon-weekend/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:31:47 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11347 This morning’s Disney Family Fiesta 5K race may have been the largest Disney fun run ever, with 8,100 people registered. Here’s a look at how the race went:  The weather was different this year with rolling heavy fog at Epcot. On stage are some of the hosts of the weekend. They always have good banter. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/06/pre-dawn-family-fiesta-5k-started-disneys-marathon-weekend/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/06/test-track-ride-at-epcot-to-be-redesigned-as-a-chevrolet-design-center/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/06/test-track-ride-at-epcot-to-be-redesigned-as-a-chevrolet-design-center/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:49:59 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11342 Disney and General Motors have renewed a multi-year agreement and will be reimagining the Test Track attraction at Epcot. After a refurbishment, this fall guests will design custom Chevrolet vehicles and test out their design on the test track. As part of the redesign, the focus of the attraction will be on Chevy and on [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/06/test-track-ride-at-epcot-to-be-redesigned-as-a-chevrolet-design-center/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/05/orlando-attractions-show-episode-57/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/05/orlando-attractions-show-episode-57/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:23:41 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11340 This week’s theme park and Orlando Attractions news is brought to you by hosts A. Ali Flores and Regina Fernandez. On this week’s Show: • America’s largest hot air balloon debuts • News in the Queue: Wizarding World rumors at Jaws; stars in the parks – Ginnifer Goodwin; baby giraffe at Busch Gardens; Disney’s Leap [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/05/orlando-attractions-show-episode-57/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/05/wild-for-disney-offer-lets-florida-residents-visit-the-parks-for-less-than-35-per-day/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/05/wild-for-disney-offer-lets-florida-residents-visit-the-parks-for-less-than-35-per-day/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:25:23 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11338 Walt Disney World is offering a special deal for those who live in the sunshine state. From now until May 21, 2012, Florida residents can purchase a “Wild for 3-Day Pass” for $99, valid for entry into one Walt Disney World theme park per day. For even more memory-making, Florida Residents can upgrade to a [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/05/wild-for-disney-offer-lets-florida-residents-visit-the-parks-for-less-than-35-per-day/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/04/disneys-marathon-weekend-runners-include-celebrities-and-wounded-veterans/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/04/disneys-marathon-weekend-runners-include-celebrities-and-wounded-veterans/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:12:43 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11335 More than 56,000 people are scheduled to participate in the Walt Disney World Marathon this weekend, Jan. 5 to 8, including reality TV stars and wounded military soldiers. Reality TV personalities that have signed up to race the half marathon on Saturday include: Ethan Zohn (Survivor / Amazing Race), Jenna Morasca (Survivor / Amazing Race) [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/04/disneys-marathon-weekend-runners-include-celebrities-and-wounded-veterans/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/04/the-story-behind-the-planting-of-mickeys-forest-disneys-largest-hidden-mickey-1992/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/04/the-story-behind-the-planting-of-mickeys-forest-disneys-largest-hidden-mickey-1992/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:49:01 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10737 Mickey’s Forest is Disney’s largest Hidden Mickey. You can, however, find it pretty easily if you do a search for “Hidden Mickey” in Google Maps. This is my first-person story of how it was made. This 1992 article in the Walt Disney World cast member newspaper, “Eyes and Ears”, invited volunteers to help plant Mickey’s [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/04/the-story-behind-the-planting-of-mickeys-forest-disneys-largest-hidden-mickey-1992/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/03/new-dumbo-ride-now-testing-in-fantasylands-storybook-circus-video/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/03/new-dumbo-ride-now-testing-in-fantasylands-storybook-circus-video/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:08:41 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11329 Today, a few elephants were hooked up to the new Dumbo ride Disney is adding to the Storybook Circus area of the Fantasyland expansion, and our roving reporters spotted some men in hard hats testing them out. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVVPEb7CaAg In the first half of 2012, Great Goofini’s Barnstormer coaster, Fantasyland Train Station and the first half [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/03/new-dumbo-ride-now-testing-in-fantasylands-storybook-circus-video/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/01/many-new-attractions-and-experiences-coming-for-disney-fans-in-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/01/many-new-attractions-and-experiences-coming-for-disney-fans-in-2012/#comments Sun, 01 Jan 2012 16:19:24 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10879 Guests will be able to enjoy new experiences at Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line and Disneyland in 2012. Here is a list of what will open this new year. Sections of the new Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom will open early in 2012. In February the first phase of the Fantasyland expansion will be [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/01/many-new-attractions-and-experiences-coming-for-disney-fans-in-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/31/top-10-most-popular-theme-park-and-attraction-videos-for-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/31/top-10-most-popular-theme-park-and-attraction-videos-for-2011/#comments Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:33:43 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11243 It’s time to count down the top 10 most viewed videos that we posted in 2011. It’s a mix of Star Wars, Mickey Mouse, Justin Bieber and more. We have videos with many more views than these, but they were posted before 2011. Also keep in mind that videos we posted earlier in the year [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/31/top-10-most-popular-theme-park-and-attraction-videos-for-2011/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/31/a-look-at-new-years-eve-preparations-at-epcot-and-magic-kingdom-celebrating-twice/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/31/a-look-at-new-years-eve-preparations-at-epcot-and-magic-kingdom-celebrating-twice/#comments Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:29:14 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11201 Here’s a quick photo update to show what New Year’s Eve preparations were in progress on Dec. 30, 2011. The Magic Kingdom celebrates New Year’s two nights in a row. Above is the stage in China at Epcot, prepared for the party. The party stage is where the acrobats normally perform, so they move indoors, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/31/a-look-at-new-years-eve-preparations-at-epcot-and-magic-kingdom-celebrating-twice/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/30/stars-in-the-parks-snow-white-visits-the-wizarding-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/30/stars-in-the-parks-snow-white-visits-the-wizarding-world/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:32:55 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11197 Television and film actress Ginnifer Goodwin explored The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure with friends earlier today. During her visit, Ginnifer showed off her affinity for the Harry Potter books and films by dressing up in a Hogwarts school robe and a Gryffindor scarf. Ginnifer has previously appeared in successful [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/30/stars-in-the-parks-snow-white-visits-the-wizarding-world/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/28/watch-the-2011-disney-parks-christmas-day-parade-online/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/28/watch-the-2011-disney-parks-christmas-day-parade-online/#comments Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:34:09 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11177 If you missed the live broadcast of the annual Disney Parks Christmas Day parade, it is now available online. Two of the four hosts are Nick Cannon and Mario Lopez. The show has segments at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Nick Cannon is seen here riding a Disneyland parade float. One of the stars [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/28/watch-the-2011-disney-parks-christmas-day-parade-online/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/22/new-disney-fantasy-cruise-ship-to-feature-interactive-muppet-game/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/22/new-disney-fantasy-cruise-ship-to-feature-interactive-muppet-game/#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:41:36 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10770 The newest Disney ship, which will set sail in March of 2012, will include a Muppet interactive game. The Disney Fantasy will invite guests to take part in an interactive adventure around the ship with “The Case of the Stolen Show” game. The adventure begins with Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo, Animal and a cast [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/22/new-disney-fantasy-cruise-ship-to-feature-interactive-muppet-game/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/18/a-year-at-the-epcot-entrance-garden/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/18/a-year-at-the-epcot-entrance-garden/#comments Sun, 18 Dec 2011 20:51:11 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10997 The Epcot front entrance garden is always changing to match the season or featured event at the park. This photo shows the garden at its peak during the Flower and Garden Festival. But do you remember when when there was still danger of frost and this garden planting had some cold weather flowers? Note also [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/18/a-year-at-the-epcot-entrance-garden/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/13/four-seasons-holds-groundbreaking-ceremony-at-walt-disney-worlds-golden-oak/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/13/four-seasons-holds-groundbreaking-ceremony-at-walt-disney-worlds-golden-oak/#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:42:48 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10885 Construction began recently on a Four Seasons luxury resort which will be located inside Walt Disney World. The 444-room resort will create about 2,000 construction jobs and hundreds of resort positions when open. With an opening anticipated in 2014, Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort will feature several dining venues including a [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/13/four-seasons-holds-groundbreaking-ceremony-at-walt-disney-worlds-golden-oak/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/08/orlando-attractions-show-episode-53/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/08/orlando-attractions-show-episode-53/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:57:14 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10875 This week’s theme park and attraction news is brought to you by hosts Ali Flores and Heather Leonardi. On this episode: • Christmas events at SeaWorld: Sea of Trees, Longshoremen, O’ Wonderous Night interviews & more • News in the Queue: Jaws closing; SeaWorld holiday contest; Lowry Park Zoo holidays; Theme Park Connection • Holiday [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/08/orlando-attractions-show-episode-53/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/04/fantasyland-update-new-dumbo-topper-spotted-in-storybook-circus-site-and-other-photo-finds/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/04/fantasyland-update-new-dumbo-topper-spotted-in-storybook-circus-site-and-other-photo-finds/#comments Sun, 04 Dec 2011 20:15:59 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10830 The tall center of one of the two new Dumbo spinning rides is now visible over the construction wall of Storybook Circus, in the Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland expansion. Beautiful elements of the Dumbo story can be seen. The stork is delivering Dumbo, and Mrs. Jumbo looks proudly upon Dumbo’s flight. Note also some paint tests [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/04/fantasyland-update-new-dumbo-topper-spotted-in-storybook-circus-site-and-other-photo-finds/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/03/theme-park-connection-warehouse-opens-a-look-around/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/03/theme-park-connection-warehouse-opens-a-look-around/#comments Sat, 03 Dec 2011 19:36:54 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10813 The Theme Park Connection Warehouse held its grand opening this morning, and collectors flooded the aisles finding both long-sought treasures and great deals. The 4,000-sq.-ft. space is filled floor to ceiling with memorabilia.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/03/theme-park-connection-warehouse-opens-a-look-around/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/03/stars-in-the-parks-three-stars-visit-walt-disney-world-for-the-holidays/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/03/stars-in-the-parks-three-stars-visit-walt-disney-world-for-the-holidays/#comments Sat, 03 Dec 2011 15:28:57 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10764 Three stars recently took some time off to visit Walt Disney World for the holidays: Actress and activist Maria Bello, above, who stars as Detective Jane Timoney on the NBC crime drama Prime Suspect, posed with Duffy the Disney Bear on Nov. 25, 2011 in front of the holiday tree at Epcot. Bello also is [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/03/stars-in-the-parks-three-stars-visit-walt-disney-world-for-the-holidays/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/01/orlando-attractions-show-episode-52/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/01/orlando-attractions-show-episode-52/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:13:54 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10780 This week’s theme park and attraction news is brought to you by hosts Lulu Picart and Amanda Powell from the Gaylord Palms Resort. On this week’s episode: • Shrek the Halls Ice! at Gaylord Palms • News in the Queue: D23 events for 2012; Christmas at Bok Tower Gardens; New Year’s Eve at Universal CityWalk [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/01/orlando-attractions-show-episode-52/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/29/theme-park-connection-holding-their-grand-opening-this-saturday-many-one-of-a-kind-disney-world-items-available/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/29/theme-park-connection-holding-their-grand-opening-this-saturday-many-one-of-a-kind-disney-world-items-available/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 02:31:10 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10774 A new store is opening its doors this Saturday in Winter Garden, Fla., just down the street from Walt Disney World. But it’s not just down the road from Disney for no reason. Theme Park Connection’s warehouse store features thousands of Disney and theme park collectibles, props, costumes, signs, trading pins and more. All are [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/29/theme-park-connection-holding-their-grand-opening-this-saturday-many-one-of-a-kind-disney-world-items-available/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/25/orlando-attractions-show-51/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/25/orlando-attractions-show-51/#comments Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:22:01 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10714 Join hosts Banks Lee and Lulu Picart at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay for this week’s theme park and attraction news. On this week’s episode: • A look at Busch Gardens Christmas decorations • News in the Queue: History Center’s Universal exhibit; Sum of All Thrills; Legoland and SeaWorld Christmas; Drip • Busch Gardens’ Christmas Celebration [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/25/orlando-attractions-show-51/feed/ 6 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/23/d23-disney-fan-club-announces-events-for-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/23/d23-disney-fan-club-announces-events-for-2012/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:56:54 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10684 D23, the official Disney fan club, has announced events for 2012. Over the year, there will be many opportunities to celebrate Disney magic at various locations around the U.S. Orlando events are scheduled for October and December of 2012. “Sip & Scream” will replace D23’s “Sip & Stroll” event at Epcot’s International Food and Wine [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/23/d23-disney-fan-club-announces-events-for-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/15/disney-or-grand-canyon-a-comparison/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/15/disney-or-grand-canyon-a-comparison/#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:18:44 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10615 This might be a fun game. Is the above shot from the actual Grand Canyon or is it a scene in the Grand Canyon diorama that the steam train passes through at Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif.? Answer: This is the actual Grand Canyon, as seen from a visitor shuttle stop along the South Rim. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/15/disney-or-grand-canyon-a-comparison/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/14/photo-finds-detailed-theme-park-updates-for-the-week-of-november-14-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/14/photo-finds-detailed-theme-park-updates-for-the-week-of-november-14-2011/#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:42:09 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10612 By Kevin Yee We have a lot of updates to get to this week: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsCRJgd-rps • Holiday decorations up at Magic Kingdom • Posters down at Toontown train station; new structure visible • Cheshire Café replaces Enchanted Grove; keeps menu • Fantasyland Construction pics: themed bridge visible outside Under the Sea; trees now clumped to [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/14/photo-finds-detailed-theme-park-updates-for-the-week-of-november-14-2011/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/09/photo-finds-disney-shopping-at-the-orlando-airport-november-8-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/09/photo-finds-disney-shopping-at-the-orlando-airport-november-8-2011/#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:24:56 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10581 By Kevin Yee Disney’s EarPort, one of two Disney stores in the Orlando International Airport, is the focus of this week’s Photo Finds. Do you already know how this store is themed? www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwvWjyDfQw4]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/09/photo-finds-disney-shopping-at-the-orlando-airport-november-8-2011/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/06/walt-disney-world-offers-many-ways-to-celebrate-the-2011-holidays/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/06/walt-disney-world-offers-many-ways-to-celebrate-the-2011-holidays/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:53:12 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10522 Walt Disney World will soon be adorned in holiday décor. Each theme park and resort will have a holiday glow. Here is a list of what to expect from Disney’s holiday events. Magic Kingdom Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party The “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade” will star Santa Claus, gingerbread men, marching soldiers, and [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/06/walt-disney-world-offers-many-ways-to-celebrate-the-2011-holidays/feed/ 1